Posts Tagged ‘style’

Carrot Top

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

I’ve been talking about dying my hair bright orange for several months on my tumblr but now I’ve finally taken the next step and booked an appointment at a salon. These images represent the type of orange i’m going for, really bright and vibrant!

Images: Cuillère à Absinthe and Hoy Fashion

Happy Canada Day!

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

From July 1st to July 4th I’m offering free shipping within Canada on all items in my hand made and vintage etsy shops!!! Convo me before or after purchasing and I’ll adjust shipping!

Back to life, Back to reality.

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Ahhhh! I haven’t written a blog post in over a month!!! What have I been doing?

Oh yeah, I was in London for two weeks. That was fun. But for some reason I have no photographic evidence that I was there. I started to make a college of the places and people I visited but it was turning out pretty lame. So, instead, here’s a random technicolour photo of London in the 60s!

So what did I do while I was in London you ask? Well, mostly hang out with my extended family; my wonderful nan and oma and opa. I spent some time with friends, went out to a few clubs, saw the Lion King musical and shopped at Top Shop and Primark. Oh yeah, and there was that interview thing at a theatre design college, the whole reason I went to London in the first place. I haven’t heard back from them yet, I’m getting pretty anxious.

Since getting back I’ve been ultra busy. I remounted a play, we launched Lickety Split (get your copy here!), I sold my hand made clothing at a craft fair, remounted the play again and now I’m gearing up to sell at a week long vintage clothing fair! Even with all this going on I still made sure to find time to photograph my new designs and finally put the up in my etsy shop! I’m going to do a full blown post all about it later this week but for now here’s a sneak peak!

Modelling: Tessa Smith
Photography: *safe solvent™
Clothing: Lalouka Design
Hair and Makeup: Me

Favourite Etsy Items of the Week: London Calling

Sunday, May 9th, 2010

This thursday I’m leaving for London for two whole weeks! I’m going for an interview at a college and to visit family and friends. If I wasn’t so terrified of flying I would be super duper excited. For this weeks Favourite Etsy Items I though I would make it London themed. It actually turned out to be harder than I expected. I started out by hearting anything with a Union Jack on it but that was looking pretty lame. In the end I decided to make it a mod and punk themed grouping.


60s Navy Mid Dress, Red White and Blue Mod Shoes, Red and Black Patent Purse, 60s Stewardess Dress, Quilted Vinyl Mod Dress, 60s Navy and White Wingtip Heels

I’ve already started thinking about what I should bring for the trip. The weather in London is so unpredictable so I definitely need to bring some warmer clothes. For travelling, I’m thinking of wearing my leather jacket, skinny black jeans and ankle boots. I also want to bring some dresses and heels for nights out on the town. I probably won’t stick to a totally mod/punk themed wardrobe since I’m so into flowy florals but it’s a good starting point! I also need to think about what I should wear to the interview! I found this amazing late 60s three piece wool suit thrifting a few weeks back and was considering wearing that, but I think it may be too much. Maybe I’ll post photos of the different options and put it to a vote.


1970s Plaid Vest, 1980s Leather Jacket, Leather Buckle Boots, Striped Collared Shirt, Black and White Check Mini Dress, Red Tartan Bag, Black and Blue Doc Matens

Favorite Etsy Items of the Week!

Monday, March 29th, 2010

The weather in Montreal has been really up and down, one day it’s +12 and the next it’s -12. However, it’s supposed to get gradually warmer this week and by the weekend it’s going to +23 degrees! I can’t wait! So in preparation I’m going through my wardrobe, picking out all my favourite spring clothes and taking note of what staples I’m missing. I’m also going to go bike shopping this week, boy do I missing biking!

Floral Denim Shorts, India Dolly Dress, Checkered Romper, 1970′s Wedge Sandal

There are a few looks I’m feeling for spring. I would love to find an airy, 70s patchwork mini dress for picnics and lazy hot days. I already have quite a large collection of rompers but I could always use more. I’m also on the hunt for the perfect pair of wedge sandal and some floral denim pieces. Colour and pattern and must have for spring, as you may know from previous posts, I love folky prints; Norwegian, south western and aztec to name a few!

Striped Cotton Sundress, South Western Sling Backs, Reversible Denim Skirt